champeen wrote:I would be interested in knowing how you calculate '9th Highest Max Pts.'

Take every team's remaining games, multiply by 2, add their current points, and then rank them

I'm sure this is obvious, but this clearly ignores the fact that the teams play each other.

And that has nothing to do with the number.

It wouldn't effect the calculation of the Highest Max Pts. But it would certainly effect the calculation of slots 2-9, wouldn't it? I'm not trying to pick a fight, I just can't help but think it has been over-simplified here.

ysthomas wrote:Am I right in thinking that the magic number for a playoff spot...91? Sorry, the math teacher in me couldn't help myself.

Currect. There are currently 5 teams in the east with 96 point potential (undefeated) followed by 7 with 94 point potential; this means 8th is attainable with 94 points and the proper tiebreaks but 95 secures a spot. 95 - 4 = 91

ysthomas wrote:Am I right in thinking that the magic number for a playoff spot...91? Sorry, the math teacher in me couldn't help myself.

Currect. There are currently 5 teams in the east with 96 point potential (undefeated) followed by 7 with 94 point potential; this means 8th is attainable with 94 points and the proper tiebreaks but 95 secures a spot. 95 - 4 = 91

Again, this is just not true. Only one team in the east can go undefeated. If we're going to be mathy, why not dig in and figure it out for real?

ysthomas wrote:Am I right in thinking that the magic number for a playoff spot...91? Sorry, the math teacher in me couldn't help myself.

Currect. There are currently 5 teams in the east with 96 point potential (undefeated) followed by 7 with 94 point potential; this means 8th is attainable with 94 points and the proper tiebreaks but 95 secures a spot. 95 - 4 = 91

Again, this is just not true. Only one team in the east can go undefeated. If we're going to be mathy, why not dig in and figure it out for real?

Because there are 8.8629381e+21 different possible outcomes for the Pens' season.

champeen wrote:I would be interested in knowing how you calculate '9th Highest Max Pts.'

Take every team's remaining games, multiply by 2, add their current points, and then rank them

I'm sure this is obvious, but this clearly ignores the fact that the teams play each other.

And that has nothing to do with the number.

It wouldn't effect the calculation of the Highest Max Pts. But it would certainly effect the calculation of slots 2-9, wouldn't it? I'm not trying to pick a fight, I just can't help but think it has been over-simplified here.

there has to be some sort of middle ground along these lines (to start the season):

1. 1 team goes undefeated2. 1 non-divisional rival wins every game except 3 games against team #1.3. 1 team from remaining division wins every game except the 6 games vs. teams 1 and 2.4. 1 team from team 1's div. wins every game except the 4 vs. team 1 and the 6 vs. teams 2 and 3.5. 1 team from div. 2 wins every game except the 4 vs. team 2 and the 9 vs. teams 1,3, and 4.6. 1 team from div. 3 wins every game except the 4 vs. team 3. and the 12 vs. teams 1,2,4,and 5.7. 1 team from div. 1 loses 8 games in their division, and 16 outside the division.blah, blah ,blah.....

ok... and the minute you play some games this is out the window. i know. still think there's a better way.

I calc 90 this AM - Winnipeg is 9th most max at 93. Two other teams at 92 and four at 90. So nothing else changing, any win over Winnipeg tonight would make the MN 87. (Since a regulation win would drop Winnipeg below the 92 max teams, making 92 the 9th most)